What the Kingdom Hearts Collection [I–III] Includes
The Kingdom Hearts Collection [I–III] is an all-in-one bundle that brings the complete mainline Kingdom Hearts saga together, packaging the story of Sora and his friends from the very first adventure through Kingdom Hearts III and its Re Mind expansion in a single release designed for current-generation platforms. Square Enix confirms that the collection launches on October 8 with Kingdom Hearts Collection preorder options now open on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via the Microsoft Store. The bundle combines Kingdom Hearts -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX-, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue and Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind (DLC), all running natively rather than via the cloud. For players who prefer to cherry-pick, each component will also be available separately, while the full package arrives in both physical and digital formats.
Square Enix Uses Nintendo Direct for Major Franchise News
Square Enix chose the latest Nintendo Direct as the stage for multiple Nintendo Direct announcements centered on Kingdom Hearts, underlining how important the series remains for a core console audience. Alongside confirmation of the October 8 release date for the Kingdom Hearts Collection [I–III], the company revealed that pre-orders are live across all announced platforms. According to Square Enix, the collection “is a streamlined, all-in-one bundle” that delivers the series natively on current-generation hardware. The Nintendo Direct segment also confirmed that Kingdom Hearts -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX- will be available natively on Nintendo Switch, expanding access to the earliest chapters. By pairing the Kingdom Hearts Collection preorder reveal with fresh footage of Kingdom Hearts IV, Square Enix turned a single event into a broad update on the franchise’s future and its back catalogue.
How the Collection Organizes the Kingdom Hearts Timeline
For newcomers who want to understand the series timeline, the Kingdom Hearts Collection [I–III] packages the games in three clear groups. Kingdom Hearts -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX- includes Kingdom Hearts Final Mix, Re:Chain of Memories, Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix, the 358/2 Days HD cutscene compilation, Birth by Sleep Final Mix and the Re:coded HD cutscene compilation. Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue adds Dream Drop Distance HD, the χ Back Cover movie and Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep. Finally, Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind brings the latest mainline entry and its DLC. Together, these releases track Sora, Donald and Goofy across Disney and Pixar worlds, tying side stories and prequels into the main trilogy. Players can experience the full arc without hopping between different older platforms or cloud-only versions.
New Kingdom Hearts IV Trailer Extends the Future of the Series
Alongside the collection news, Square Enix premiered a June 2026 Kingdom Hearts IV trailer as one of the headline Nintendo Direct announcements. The footage confirms that Kingdom Hearts IV is in development for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. While the trailer stops short of giving a release window, it positions the new entry as the next major step after the Dark Seeker saga covered in the Kingdom Hearts Collection [I–III]. Square Enix notes that more details about Kingdom Hearts IV will be shared later, signaling that the current trailer is an early look rather than a full reveal. For players eyeing the Kingdom Hearts Collection preorder, the trailer doubles as a promise that catching up on the trilogy now will feed directly into the coming sequel.
Demo and Access Options for New Players
To support players on the fence about the Kingdom Hearts Collection [I–III], Square Enix has released a free demo for Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind on Nintendo Switch 2. The demo is split into two segments: the opening stretch through the early Olympus area, based on Disney’s Hercules, and a separate portion covering the beginning to the mid-point of Toy Box, inspired by Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story. Progress in Olympus will carry over to the full game at launch, while Toy Box progress will not. This trial gives curious players a way to test the combat and tone of the later series entries before committing to a Kingdom Hearts Collection preorder. Combined with the October 8 release date and multi-platform support, Square Enix is setting up several clear on-ramps to the franchise.
